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Kidogo CEO, Sabrina Habib, Partners with Melinda French Gates to Advance Women’s Power Globally Kidogo is excited to announce that our CEO/Co-Founder, Sabrina Habib, was invited by Melinda French Gates to partner on a pioneering initiative from her organization, Pivotal Ventures. As part of a total $1 billion commitment to advancing women’s power globally, French Gates is pursuing new approaches to help broaden the circle of decision-makers in philanthropic grantmaking and elevate the reach of key perspectives. She invited Sabrina to be part of a diverse group of 12 global leaders from a wide range of backgrounds who will each be provided with a $20 million grantmaking fund to distribute to charitable organizations doing urgent, impactful, and innovative work to improve women's health and well-being in the U.S. and around the world. Sabrina is honored to be part of the small group of distinguished leaders and advocates tapped for this initiative, which includes the former prime minister of New Zealand, Jacinda Ardern, the athlete and maternal-health advocate Allyson Felix, award-winning filmmaker Ava DuVernay, and an Afghan champion of girls’ education, Shabana Basij-Rasikh. The assembled group brings a wealth of experience and a shared commitment to social justice, equality, and innovative solutions for some of the world’s most pressing issues affecting women and girls and it’s significant for Sabrina to be included as a childcare social entrepreneur. Alongside her role as CEO of Kidogo, Sabrina will be taking the next six months to develop her giving strategy in consultation with others. 

Exciting news from Kidogo's Policy & Partnerships team!

Thank you to our partners at Cartier Philanthropy for spotlighting our work at Kidogo!

Celebrating Moms & Mamapreneurs this Mother's Day at Kidogo (and everyday)! At Kidogo, we empower mothers to work with peace of mind while supporting Mamapreneurs in growing their own childcare businesses. Cheers to the strength and entrepreneurial spirit of moms and Mamapreneurs everywhere! Happy Mother's Day from Kidogo! https://lnkd.in/gtBTehha

In this time of stark inequality, building tech-enabled education solutions that recognize the importance of human accompaniment at the last mile is core to Acumen’s work in East Africa. So it was a privilege to share dinner with some of the best education entrepreneurs out there. Huge thanks to leaders from Zeraki, Ed Partners Africa, Kidogo, (ETC ETC) for a conversation anchored in the humanity of every child. We’ve got work to do when it comes to partnering with government, making services accessible to those with little or no internet access. And we’ve got a giant opportunity if we do more collectively, including being there to support one another.

This week members of team Kidogo are attending the 2024 Eastern Africa Regional Early Childhood Conference on Early Childhood Development. Our team is excited to explore the theme "Investing in Early Childhood: Building Human Capital along the Life Course" and learn alongside partners. We invite all attendees to come and visit our model daycare center located at B7! Learn more about Kidogo and experience firsthand learning through play.

Happy International Women's Day! 🌟 Today, and every day, we honor and celebrate the incredible women who make up the backbone of the Kidogo Mamapreneur network, team, and partners. With 1,600 Mamapreneurs strong (and growing!), Kidogo is paving the way for dignified livelihoods for Mamapreneuers and empowering mothers to work with peace of mind. Let's continue to champion their innovation, entrepreneurship, and boldness! 💪 #InternationalWomensDay #KidogoMamapreneurs #EmpowerWomen

Kidogo -> Kubwa, and more in store this year! 🚀

🌟 What a remarkable year it's been for Kidogo! 🌟 As we reflect on 2023, we're overwhelmed with gratitude for the milestones and impact we've achieved together: - Empowering over 38,000 children, exceeding our goals and doubling our impact from the previous year! - Growing our Mamapreneur network to 1,500 strong, with 800 new members joining our mission of empowering communities. - Extending our heartfelt thanks to esteemed new partners like the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation - Standing at the forefront of advocating for childcare at the highest levels, joining the International Day of Care and Support at the Office of the President. - Strengthening our leadership with the addition of two exceptional Kenyan women, Munanie (Franciscah) Nzanga and Elaine Hurt None of this would have been possible without the dedication of our team, the support of our partners, and the belief of our global community. Thank you for being part of our journey to make a profound impact on early childhood education and care. Here's to an even brighter future ahead! 🚀✨ #KidogoImpact #EmpoweringCommunities #ChildcareAdvocacy

We're thrilled to announce that Kidogo has been featured in the Van Leer Foundation's annual publication, Early Childhood Matters "The Wellbeing Issue." This publication sheds light on critical issues surrounding early childhood development, and we're honored to have our story showcased alongside other impactful initiatives. In this edition, we're proud to share the inspiring journey of Dinnah, a dedicated mother residing in one of Nairobi's urban slums. Dinnah faced immense challenges in finding suitable childcare for her twin girls while she worked tirelessly as a cleaner. Her struggles with informal daycare were heart-wrenching, with her babies suffering from neglect and poor care. But then, everything changed when Dinnah discovered a Kidogo center run by the remarkable Mamapreneur Lydia. Lydia's dedication and commitment to providing quality childcare transformed Dinnah's life. From worrying constantly about her babies' well-being to now having peace of mind knowing they're in caring hands, Dinnah's story is a testament to the profound impact of Kidogo's mission. In Dinnah's own words: "You can't compare the two centers, honestly. Lydia really takes good care of my children. I fully trust her. I don't have stress at all because I know my babies are in good hands." We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Van Leer Foundation and guest editor Tanmoy Goswami for amplifying the voices and stories of incredible women like Lydia and Dinnah. Together, we're making a tangible difference in the lives of families and children. Read the article here: https://lnkd.in/g_uWmetJ #EarlyChildhoodMatters #WomenEmpowerment